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Carrie Underwood talks about how "I'm Gonna Love You"
was pitched to her as a solo project. You'll hear Dylan Marlowe talk
about his new single, "Picture Perfect." Plus, Riley
Green tells us he has no regrets!
CDX WEEKLY CHARTS March 19th, 2025
Airplay for March 10th, 2025 – March 17th, 2025 – Country Singles
#1 No.1 1 week CODY JOHNSON (WITH CARRIE UNDERWOOD) – I’m Gonna Love You (Warner/Cojo Records/WMN) 4786 Spins (-7) 132 Stations 24 weeks on chart
** SPIN GAINER ** RILEY GREEN “Worst Way” (Nashville Harbor Records And Entertainment) No.26 1901 Spins +428 8 weeks on chart
UK NEWS
On
the BBC
Radio 2 Playlist 22 – 28 March 2025
A List
Chappell Roan - The Giver [A-A]
Dasha - Not At This Party [B-A-A-A]
Elton John & Brandi Carlile - Swing For The
Fences added to the “A” playlist
C List
Janet Devlin - Back To My Senses [C-C-C]
OUT
Lainey Wilson - Whirlwind [B-A-A-A] removed from the
“A” playlist
(18 March 2025) British Country Music
Festival 2025 were excited to announce that C2C 2025 act Janet Devlin will be hitting TBCMF stage in August!
With her ethereal voice, raw storytelling, and powerful journey from The X
Factor to Nashville’s legendary Blackbird Studio, Janet brings a blend of
alt-country, folk, and rock that’s both bold and deeply personal.
(21 March 2025) Bristol based artiste Taynee Lord has released her
new single “Back to The Country”.
About the Song: The story behind Taynee Lord's new single 'Back to The
Country' is someone feeling suffocated by the crowded streets and fast paced
city life that they're craving wanting to move 'back to the country' so they
can feel peaceful and their own authentic self. The beat and build of the track
reflects a sense of urgency to highlight the lyrics, with the pedal steel
creating a dreamy emotion of wanting to leave the city to be free, keeping a
country music element to a rockier sound. Making the track a great driving song
for a road trip!
Taynee excitedly announced she was a Featured Artist on BBC Introducing
this week! Fans could tune in to hear her chat about her new single on Thursday
& Saturday eve, 8pm-10pm🤠🎶across BBC Radio Bristol, Wiltshire, Somerset and Gloucester.
"An amazing fusion of rock and country ...an absolute anthem" – BBC Bristol BBC Sounds
Listen to the edited audio segment below:
Among the clang of electric guitars Taynee Lord sits upon her vocal
throne, producing a heady mix of anthemic hooks and commanding lyrics. Taynee
claims to be “No queen bee” but prepare yourself for high octane country twang,
walking bass and songs that tuck themselves into a bed of twisted pop. Taynee
Lord gives you music for sunsets and highways from Bristol to Nashville. Taynee
founded her 5 piece band which quickly took shape in Bristol in late 2018
recording their debut EP 'If Only' in January 2019. 2024 started with Taynee
releasing her newest single ‘Heavy Air’ with a dazzling, eye catching music
video which has been raved about by many blogs, BBC Radio and radio
stations worldwide. The summer of 2024 saw many more festival appearances for
Taynee and her band performing at Lakefest, Country Road, The Royal Bath and
West Show & Festival on the Hills alongside many others. Taynee Lord has an
exciting future ahead with new music releases planned for 2025. Read her
full bio here.
(23 March 2025) The British Country Music Festival have excitedly
announced that Sam
Palladio will be headlining
Friday night at The British Country Music Festival 2025!
Well known for his role as Gunnar Scott from the hit TV show Nashville — this actor and musician is no stranger to the stage. Sam has spent nearly a decade making music and performing in Music City, blending Americana, folk, and country influences with his Cornish roots to create a sound that’s truly his own.
With critically acclaimed singles like 'Something on My Mind' and
'Tennessee' (featuring Chris Shiflett of Foo Fighters!), he’s now bringing his
incredible sound back to the UK for an unforgettable performance!
Previously announced: Janet Devlin, Buckle ’n’ Boots, Gareth Dunlop. Virginia
Dirt, Savannah Gardner, Dan Smalley, Tara MacLean and Dom Glynn.
(13 March 2025) Nashville based southern rock and country band A Thousand Horses have announced a string of UK dates for Summer 2025.
Having previously been likened to Lynyrd Skynyrd and The Allman
Brothers, the trio are set to play shows in July and August, kicking off at
Glasgow Saint Lukes, followed by Manchester Academy and finishing up at
London’s Islington Assembly Hall. Formed in 2010, A Thousand Horses blends
southern rock, classic country and americana. Over the last 15 years, the band
have released four albums, launched their own record label Highway Sound, and
played over 500 shows worldwide.
A Thousand Horses will be supported by Derby-based rock and roll band
These Wicked Rivers, whose blues-infused modern rock records have seen them
play to sell-out crowds across the UK and Europe.
Tour Dates
Thursday 31 July 2025 - Manchester Academy 2, Manchester (Oxford
Road, Manchester, M13 9PR) TICKETMASTER
UK
Friday 1 August 2025 - Islington Assembly Hall, London (Upper
Street, Islington, London, N1 2UD) TICKETMASTER
UK
UK CHART NEWS
UK Country Radio Airplay
Chart
See The TOP 40 at countrymusic.co.uk
You can find the weekly UK Country
Radio Airplay Chart, published by Holler and updated every Sunday at 5pm
GMT - HERE.
Chart dated March 23, 2025
At number one is Blake Shelton's Texas,
followed by Jordan Davis’s I Ain’t Sayin which moves 5-2.
Former No.1 Drew Baldridge’s Tough People slipped 2-3 in
his 19th chart frame. Myles Smith’s Nice to Meet You
(featuring Lainey Wilson) fell 3-4 (5 chart weeks), marking a milestone for UK
country music. Stay tuned for more hits and rising stars.
UK Albums
21 March 2025 – 27 March 2025
Playboi Carti earned
his first-ever Official Number 1 album with MUSIC. The Atlanta rapper, born
Jordan Terrell Carter, previously saw UK Albums Chart success with 2018’s Die
Lit (27) and 2021’s Whole Lotta Red (17).
UK Singles
21 March 2025 – 27 March 2025
Chappell Roan
started the week with high hopes of becoming one of the few artists in chart
history to replace themselves at No.1 with her new single The Giver
expected to dethrone Pink Pony Club – but Alex Warren had other plans,
and it is his third hit, Ordinary, which unsaddles Pink Pony Club, moving 2-1
as its consumption increased 45.37% to 49,451 units (1,410 digital
downloads and 48,041 sales equivalent streams).
It is the first No.1 for singer/songwriter Warren, who starts his seven date
‘Cheaper Than Therapy tour’ in Glasgow tonight (March 21), and simultaneously
scores new highs for his earlier hits Carry You Home (24-20, 17,204 sales) and
Burning Down (33-28, 13,300 sales).
In his 48th chart frame Shaboozey’s A Bar Song (Tipsy)
slipped 45-47
Post Malone “I Had Some Help” (feat.
Morgan Wallen) fell 73-77 in their 43rd frame.
Dasha
with “Austin” retreated 77-80 in her 53rd chart frame
21 March 2025 – 27 March 2025
1
NE 1 Playboi Carti ~ Music
2 2 30 Sabrina Carpenter ~ Short n' Sweet
3 NE 1 Steven Wilson ~ The Overview
4 1 2 Lady Gaga ~ Mayhem
5 4 4 Tate McRae ~ So Close To What
21 March 2025 – 27 March 2025
1 2 6 Alex Warren ~ Ordinary
2 NE 1 Chappell Roan ~ The Giver (Debut ; 1 week 27/03/2025)
3 4 2 Doechii ~ Anxiety
4 1 18 Chappell Roan ~ Pink Pony Club
5 5 61 Benson Boone ~ Beautiful Things
47 45 48 Shaboozey ~ A Bar Song (Tipsy) *** (Peak No.3 36
weeks - 25/04/2024 to 26/12/2024 + 12 weeks -
09/01/2025 to 27/03/2025)
77 73 43 Post Malone ft
Morgan Wallen ~ I Had Some Help *** (Peak:
No.2, 31 weeks - 23/05/2024 to 19/12/2024 + 12 weeks -
09/01/2025 to 27/03/2025)
80 77 53 Dasha ~ Austin *** (Peak:
No.5, 43 weeks - 07/03/2024 to 26/12/2024 + 7 weeks -
09/01/2025 to 20/02/2025 + 3 weeks 13/03/2025 to 27/03/2025)
21 March 2025 – 27 March 2025
Lainey Wilson with
WHIRLWIND climbed 6-1 (30 weeks; #1 peak)
Shaboozey with WHERE I'VE
BEEN ISN'T WHERE I'M GOING moved 3-2 (42 weeks; #2 peak)
Lainey Wilson with BELL
BOTTOM COUNTRY jumped 19-3 (90 weeks; #1 peak)
Post Malone with F-1
TRILLION fell 2-4 (31 weeks; #1 peak)
Taylor
Swift with FEARLESS (Taylor’s
Version) fell 4-5 (206 weeks; #1 peak)
Kip Moore with
SOLITARY TRACKS fell 1-6 (3 weeks;
#1 peak)
Beyoncé with COWBOY
CARTER fell 5-7 (51 weeks; #1 peak)
Charley Crockett with
LONESOME DRIFTER made a debut at No.8
Ringo Starr with LOOK UP fell 7-9 (10 weeks; #1 peak)
COUNTRY ALBUM RELEASES (Major)
(21 March 2025) Ryan
Hurd - Midwest Rock & Roll (Big
Machine Records)
BILLBOARD/ MEDIABASE Charts
In Brief: Billboard Country Charts (Chart issue week of March 29, 2025) Starts
Sun March 23, Ends Sat March 29, 2025
Billboard Country Charts (Chart issue
week of March 29, 2025)
Country
Album Chart ** No.1 (79 non-consecutive weeks) ** ONE THING AT A TIME Morgan Wallen
Hot Country Songs ** ** No.1 (1 week) “The Giver” Chappell Roan
Country Airplay ** No.1 (6 weeks) ** “Liar” Jelly Roll
Country Digital Songs ** No.1 ** (1 week) “The Giver” Chappell
Roan
Billboard 200 News
Playboi
Carti captured his second No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, as his
latest studio project, MUSIC, debuts atop the tally dated March 29. The set
debuts with 298,000 equivalent album units earned in the
U.S. in the week ending March 20, according to Luminate. That marks the biggest
week of 2025 for a rap album. It also arrives with the biggest streaming week
for a rap set since 2023.
Rounding out the top 10 of the latest Billboard 200 is Morgan Wallen’s former No. 1 ONE
THING AT A TIME, which fell 9-10 with 42,000
equivalent album units earned (down 3%).
Billboard Hot 100 News
Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “Luther” leads the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart for a
fifth total and consecutive week. The single, whose title is a tribute to late
R&B icon Luther Vandross, who is sampled on the track, became Lamar’s sixth
No. 1 and SZA’s third. Both Lamar and SZA extend their longest career Hot 100
reigns with the song.
Chappell
Roan’s “The
Giver” launched at No. 5 on the
Hot 100, and as her first No. 1 on the Hot Country Songs chart.
Billboard’s
Country Airplay Chart News
Morgan Wallen rolled up his
19th top10 on Billboard’s Country Airplay
chart as “I’m the Problem”
(Mercury/Republic/Big Loud) rose two spots to No. 9 on the tally dated March
29. It gained by 7% to 19 million audience impressions March 14-20, according
to Luminate. The song follows “Love Somebody,” which became Wallen’s 16th
Country Airplay No. 1, dominating for three weeks in February. “I’m the
Problem” is the title song of his album that’s due May16. Two more new songs,
“I’m a Little Crazy” and “Just in Case,” were released at midnight ET on March
21.
SIX-CESS Jelly Roll’s “Liar” (Bailee&
Buddy/BMG/Republic/Stoney Creek) dominated Country Airplay for a sixth week,
all logged back to back (27.4million, down 12%). It’s another new best among
his seven total and consecutive leaders, having surpassed his previous longest
No.1 run set by “Need a Favor,” which began a four-week penthouse lease in
August 2023.
Billboard’s
Country Chart News
No.1 Chappell Roan “The
Giver”: The singer-songwriter splashed into the country genre as “The Giver”
launched at No.1 on Hot Country Songs. Released
March 13, the single totaled 22.3 million official U.S. streams,
2.2 million allgenre audience impressions (436,000 from country radio) and
6,000 sold March 14-20, according to Luminate.
No.8 Blake Shelton “Let
Him in Anyway”: The track sold 1,000 downloads in its first week
and enters Country Digital Song Sales at No.8, marking
Shelton’s 41st top 10. It previews his studio set For Recreational Use
Only, due May 9. “Texas,” the LP’s lead single, ranks at its No. 11
high on Country Airplay with 16.2 million in audience.
No.12 Warren Zeiders RELAPSE,
LIES & BETRAYAL: The Hershey, Pa., native logged his sixth entry on
Top
Country Albums as his new LP starts at No. 12, matching
Pretty Little Poison, in 2023, for his best rank. Relapse, Lies &
Betrayal earned 15,000 equivalent album units in its first week. Meanwhile,
single “Relapse” pushes 41-40 on Country Airplay (2.3 million, up 17%).
Country Airplay
** No.1 (6 weeks) ** “Liar” Jelly Roll 30.991 million audience (-1.551 million gain) / 8383 radio plays (-794)
** Airpower ** No.20 “Single
Again” Josh Ross
** Hot Shot Debut **/ Most Increased
Audience ** No.25 “Hands Of Time” Eric
Church (+6.595 million audience gain)
Debut No.48 “Happen To Me” Russell Dickerson
Hot County Songs
** No.1 (1 week)/ Hot Shot
Debut ** “The Giver” Chappell Roan
** Sales Gainer ** No.7 “I'm Gonna Love You” Cody Johnson & Carrie
Underwood
** Airplay Gainer ** No.24 “Friends
Like That” John Morgan Featuring Jason Aldean
** Streaming Gainer ** No.32
“Relapse” Warren Zeiders
Debut No.44 “Love In Letting Go”
Warren Zeiders Featuring Laine Gardner
Country Aircheck MEDIABASE Chart
Congratulations
to Cody Johnson, Kristen Williams, Anna Cage, Andy
Flick, Tom Martens, James Marsh, Lou Ramirez and the Warner/WMN
promotion team, and Carrie Underwood, Damon Moberly, Chris
Schuler, David Friedman and the Capitol team, on holding “I’m Gonna
Love You” at No.1 for a second week.
Songwriters are
Chris Stevens, Kelly Archer and Travis Denning.
Underwood has
now tied Dolly Parton for the most collaborative No.1s of any female artist,
with five, including previous chart toppers with Brad Paisley, Randy Travis,
Jason Aldean and Keith Urban.
Cody Johnson & Carrie Underwood with “I’m Gonna Love You”
(CoJo/Warner/WMN/Capitol) held at No.1 logging 8719 radio spins (-295), 30.837
million audience impressions (+0.19 million) with 29648 Total Points
(-957) from 158 tracking stations (158 ADDS) for the published chart dated
March 24, 2024
Eric
Church’s “Hands Of Time”
Is The Most Added
Kudos to Jimmy
Rector and the EMI Nashville crew on scoring 130 adds for Eric Church’s “Hands Of Time.”
Not only is this the largest add week in Church’s career, but it is also the
largest in the label’s 15 years.
Church’s
“Desperate Man” held both records previously with 116 adds on July 16, 2018.
The song earned
immediate praise upon its release last Thursday, March 20, with Stereogum lauding
the “juicy, fired-up Southern rocker about living in a world that increasingly
makes no sense to you;” Rolling Stone celebrating the
“nostalgic jukebox, full of allusions to songs and artists that were essential
to Church’s career: Bob Seger and ‘Hollywood Nights,’ Tom Petty and ‘Even the
Losers,’ AC/DC’s ‘Back in Black,’ and Willie and Waylon’s ‘Luckenbach, Texas,’
among them;” and Billboard honoring the way “the song builds
into a punchy, rock-fueled anthem as Church sings of turning to simple
pleasures – particularly music – to fend off the impact of the passing decades.”
NEWS
(23 March 2025) Alana Springsteen and Dylan
Gossett have been named ambassadors for lifestyle brand TravisMathew,
each curating a "Festival Edit" wardrobe as they prepare to make
their Stagecoach debuts in April. They are the brand's
first-ever country music ambassadors.
(24 March 2025) Country star Craig Campbell took
a break from promoting his “Missing You” hit single to face his
old boss, Luke Bryan, on one of television’s most popular shows, American
Idol. Craig accompanied his 15-year-old Eagleville, Tennessee neighbor
Mattie Pruitt on piano as she auditioned in front of star panelists Bryan,
Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood.
Watch HERE
GOSSIP
(20 March 2025) Dolly Parton has provided an update on her condition
following the death of her husband Carl Dean. The singer, known for the
hit "9 to 5," commented on her situation after her husband of nearly
60 years passed away earlier this month. She stated, "I'm doing better
than I thought I would. I've been with him 60 years, so I will need to adjust
to some things we've done together. However, I will keep him always
close." The 79-year-old noted that Dean "suffered a great deal"
towards the end, and added, "I'm at peace that he's at peace, but that
don't keep me from missing him and loving him... It's a hole in my heart, you
know, but we'll fill that up with good stuff and he'll still always be with
me."
AMERICANA NEWS
(18 March 2025) Jason Isbell – FOXES IN THE SNOW (Southeastern
Records/Thirty Tigers | 854 plays; +182 Spins) held at No.1 & Jason Isbell with “Bury Me” (Southeastern
Records/Thirty Tigers | 582 plays) moved 2-1 on the albums and singles
Americana Radio Charts (week of March 18, 2025). Visit americanamusic.org to
see the full charts and details for the current week's Albums and Singles.
MUSIC NEWS
(23 March 2025) Ed Sheeran has
written to UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, and UK government officials,
requesting immediate, long-term funding for UK music education. This
request follows the launch of the Ed Sheeran Foundation in January, a
nationwide initiative aimed at providing inclusive, high-quality music
education. In an open letter, Sheeran, along with music industry figures
including Harry Styles and Central Cee, has asked the UK government to allocate
£250 million towards music education to provide support and focus across
the sector.
AWARDS
(17 March 2025) Have The iHeart: Jelly Roll and Shaboozey were
named Country Artist and Best New Artist (Country), respectively, at last
night's (3/17) iHeartRadio Music
Awards. Additional
winners included Post Malone and Morgan Wallen's
"I Had Some Help" (Country Song) and Post's F-1 Trillion (Country
Album). Among the performances was Kenny Chesney's "Get Along."
(23 March 2025) Luke Bryan was inducted into Rodeo Houston's
Star Trail Walk of Fame on Sunday (3/23). The induction coincided with his 12th
performance at the rodeo, and made him just the 11th artist so recognized for
his impact on the event.
TOUR / LIVE EVENTS
(17 March 2025) Tour Support:
Warren Zeiders' Relapse, Lies, & Betrayal Tour kicks
off Sept. 11 in Salt Lake City. Joining on select dates are Chayce
Beckham and Dylan Marlowe; tickets here Friday
(3/21).
(20 March 2025) Wyatt Flores has extended his “Welcome Back
To The Plains Tour” into summer.
Newly confirmed stops on the
tour include Grand Junction, Colorado’s Warehouse 25 Sixty-Five, Emigrant,
Montana’s The Old Saloon and Sandy, Utah’s Sandy Amphitheater.
In addition to the upcoming
headline dates, Flores will also join 49 Winchester for an
extensive tour across the U.K. and Europe this fall. Flores has garnered over
325 million streams to date and was highlighted as part of the Country Music
Hall of Fame’s latest “American Current” exhibit.
(21 March 2025) Tour
Support: Fall dates have been added to the newly rebranded Parker McCollum Tour,
beginning Aug. 19 in Highland, CA. Joining on select dates are Ashley
Cooke, Corey Smith, Hudson Westbrook, Kameron
Marlowe, Laci Kaye Booth and Vincent Mason;
ticket info here.
(23 March 2025) Tour Support:
Bryan Martin's 27-date Years
In The Making Tour, named for the upcoming 13-track LP, kicks off April 16
in Lexington, KY. Joining on select dates are Ben Roberts and Taylor
Austin Dye; ticket info here.
Somewhere In My Cabin: Keith
Urban, LeeAnn Rimes, Lee Brice, Parmalee, Scotty
McCreery, Thelma & James and Kassi Ashton are
among the artists performing on the Top
Shelf Country Cruise ’26 Feb.
27-March 6. Also joining are Bobby Bones, Crook & Chase, Amy
Brown, “Lunchbox” Dan Chappell and Eddie Garcia;
reservations here.
TV
ICYMI: Warren Zeiders talked about his new
album, Relapse, Lies & Betrayal, on CBS Morning
Plus (3/17).
Opry 100
(19 March 2025) Family
Viewing: Wednesday night's (3/19) three-hour Opry 100: A Live
Celebration on NBC was the top prime time broadcast
for the night, with 5.228 million average live-plus-same-day viewers and a 2.95
rating/10 household share. In persons 18-49, the show dipped to 9th with a 0.32
rating/4 share, while in P25-54 it had a 0.51 rating/5 share, according
to ProgrammingInsider.
The show peaked in the 8:30pm CT half-hour with 5.589m viewers.
Performances from Wednesday
night's (3/19) Opry 100 on NBC included Lainey
Wilson and Marty Stuart's "Things A Man Oughta
Know," Blake Shelton's "Pickup Man," Luke
Combs' "Hurricane" and Kelsea
Ballerini's "I
Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool." Stream the show
on Peacock.
Morgan
Wallen will make his second
appearance as the musical guest on NBC's Saturday Night Live March
29.
Country Music Hall of Famer and
Longest-Serving Member, Bill Anderson was prominently featured in NBC’s
Opry 100 special, which aired on Wednesday, March 19. If you didn't watch it,
you can stream it on Peacock.
"In all my 64 years as part of the family, I've never been any prouder
to be a member of the Grand Ole Opry than I was last night during the
presentation of the Opry 100 TV special on NBC. I thought the show captured the
musical essence of yesterday, today, and tomorrow which is what the Opry is all
about.
Watching today's stars singing classic country songs from across the years and
proudly paying tribute to the artists on whose shoulders they stand was
chill-bump city to say the least. Long live the Grand Ole Opry....and
here's to the next 100 years!" Bill Anderson shared.
PRESS RELEASES
(20 March 2025) Announcing
directly to his fans first, Morgan Wallen shared the release date
for his upcoming fourth studio album, I'm The Problem: May 16, 2025. With the album combining Wallen's country, cross and dirt-rock influences, the release will appropriately coincide with his inaugural, all-genre Sand In My Boots Festival in Gulf Shores, Alabama May 16-18. Pre-save I'm The Problem here.
for his upcoming fourth studio album, I'm The Problem: May 16, 2025. With the album combining Wallen's country, cross and dirt-rock influences, the release will appropriately coincide with his inaugural, all-genre Sand In My Boots Festival in Gulf Shores, Alabama May 16-18. Pre-save I'm The Problem here.
Having spent nearly a year
writing and refining the tracklist from his farm just outside of Nashville with
core collaborators, including producers Joey Moi and Charlie Handsome, the
process was reflective for Wallen, taking inventory of where he's been and
where he's headed – and not shying away from the past.
(20 March 2025) Eric Church, one of country music’s most fearless
storytellers, marks another ambitious and sonically rich chapter in his
groundbreaking career with Evangeline
vs. The Machine, available everywhere on May 2.
Pre-order/pre-save HERE.
A self-proclaimed “album artist,” Church has always championed
the power of cohesive storytelling, and Evangeline vs. The Machine is
no exception. “An album is a snapshot in time that lasts for all time,” Church
shares of the creative approach behind the highly-anticipated new
project. “I believe in that time-tested tradition of making records
that live and breathe as one piece of art – I think it’s important.”
(20 March 2025) Austin-based
singer/songwriter Taylor Rae unveiled her new single 'Telluride' featuring
a guest appearance by Grammy-nominated artist Sierra Hull. The latest to
release off her new album The Void (due out April 18, 2025),
the track arrives on the heels of her debut at SXSW, which prompted NPR
Music to name her to their Best of SXSW 2025 list and Austin Monthly
to feature her as a Must-See Local Artist at SXSW 2025. With a bluegrass-tinge
and steady groove, 'Telluride' is a windows-down, road-wary anthem that calls
to mind the likes of Petty’s 'Mary Jane’s Last Dance' or Zeppelin’s 'Going to
California'. It was featured on Relix who raved “‘Telluride’ is easy
listening and an ideal track for a journey on the road or of the heart.” Listen To
'Telluride' (feat. Sierra Hull) HERE
(21 March 2025) On the heels of
announcing the May 16 release date for his upcoming album, I’M THE
PROBLEM, Morgan Wallen is
offering fans two new songs off the project, “Just In Case” and “I’m A Little
Crazy;” the latter of which is the 37-song tracklist’s closing number. Listen
to “I’m A Little Crazy” HERE and
“Just In Case” HERE.
While “I’m A Little Crazy” is a quiet, self-reflective song that
looks inward while examining the world outside, “Just In Case” offers a side
that’s equal parts self-assured and vulnerable, as Wallen balances moving on
from a past love, while never fully letting go. Each song encapsulates what
this next chapter will usher in for Wallen as he digs deeper; providing a
glimpse into his life that feels more intimate, more grounded, and closer to
his core.
“Just In Case” was written by Wallen, John Byron, Jacob
Kasher Hindlin, Ryan Vojtesak, Josh Thompson, Blake Pendergrass and Alex Bak;
and “I’m A Little Crazy,” was written by Michael Hardy, Smith Ahnquist, Hunter
Phelps and Jameson Rodgers. Both songs were produced by Joey Moi, with Charlie
Handsome joining as co-producer for “Just In Case.”
(21 March 2025) Powerhouse
vocalist and savvy songwriter Avery Anna has released her latest song “Wish You Well”.
In the new track written by Avery along with David Fanning and 
Jon Hume, the songstress finds the high road and chooses forgiveness in the aftermath of a rocky relationship.
Jon Hume, the songstress finds the high road and chooses forgiveness in the aftermath of a rocky relationship.
“‘Wish You Well’ is about
forgiveness, not forgetting, but letting someone go, and letting yourself get
over the things that people did to you, to hurt you, which is something that
I've had to do recently in my life” says Avery. “I hope that it
helps you forgive you”.
Last week, Avery shared her
rock-tinged take on the Patsy Cline classic, “Crazy”. Her soaring vocals
are front and center on the cover, available to stream exclusively on Amazon
Music. Earlier this year, Avery debuted “Mr. Predictable”,
marking a new era of music as her first solo song since her celebrated 2024
debut album, Breakup Over Breakfast. Holler noted that the track
“doubles down on the powerful, deeply vulnerable and conversational ambiance
the country prodigy has always laced into her music…that feels like she’s
drawing straight from her journal”.
Recently announced as a member
of the Opry NextStage class of 2025, Avery is also
currently climbing the radio charts with Sam Barber on their viral duet, “Indigo”.
(21 March 2025) When Ian Munsick moved
to Nashville in pursuit of music more than 10 years ago, the Wyoming native was
leaving behind more than just his home; he was walking away from a natural
landscape whose ethereal beauty inspires him creatively like no other. Now,
Munsick is sharing a wistful love letter to the West, alongside Flatland
Cavalry’s Cleto Cordero, with the release of “God Bless
The West,” now available.
(21 March 2025) Grammy
Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Lukas
Nelson has announced that he will
release his highly anticipated new album, AMERICAN ROMANCE, on June
20th – his first solo project and first in partnership with Sony Music
Nashville). Ahead of the release, his new song, “Ain’t Done”.
is out . Listen HERE.
Of the track, Nelson shares, “I
went through this period of self-reflection and George Harrison’s song, ‘All
Things Must Pass,’ was part of what got me through that moment. It gave me that
understanding that it’s not for us to know what comes next. Everything changes
and nothing stays the same.”
Produced by Grammy Award-winner Shooter
Jennings (Brandi Carlile, Tanya Tucker), American Romance cements
Nelson as a singular artist, as he showcases his songwriting dexterity and
country-blended sound in a way that feels both familiar and new. Across these
twelve tracks, including collaborations with Sierra Ferrell and
Stephen Wilson Jr., Nelson tells stories of his life on the road, detailing
the joys, complexities, beauty and heartbreak he’s encountered during his
travels across the country.
(21 March 2025) Powered by a
stunning year of early hits, rising country sensation Maddox Batson unveils
his highly anticipated FIRST DANCE EP, available now
via Prosper Entertainment/Warner Records. The multi-instrumental
singer-songwriter continues to captivate audiences with his heartfelt
storytelling and signature sound, building on a story which has already caught
global attention. Listen to First Dance HERE
(21 March 2025) NASHVILLE, Tenn.
- Award-winning singer-songwriter Trey
Calloway releases his latest
single, “The Ballad
Of Righteous And Wrong” . Written by Trey Calloway,
Greg Wilson, and Hal ODell, and produced by Grady Saxman, the song brings a
modern edge while evoking the spirit of classics such as “Pancho & Lefty,”
“Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald,” and “El Paso,” set in a world that would fit
seamlessly into any Taylor Sheridan drama. With its strong storytelling,
evocative melody, and rich production, “The Ballad Of Righteous And Wrong”
explores the enduring conflict between justice and morality, drawing listeners
into every word.
(24 March 2025) Friday
night, multi-Platinum Country superstar, Parker
McCollum, stunned a SOLD-OUT crowd at the famed Rodeo Houston by
announcing the title and release date for his forthcoming fifth studio album
(via UMG Nashville), PARKER MCCOLLUM, out on June 27th.
Marking his third consecutive sold out appearance at Rodeo Houston, McCollum
gave an explosive performance, and the lucky crowd got first access to pre-save
his upcoming album.
PARKER MCCOLLUM is
an artistic triumph that is grounded in honest introspection and 
sonically evokes the spirit of Texas. Produced by Grammy award-winning, Frank Lindell, and recorded at the legendary Power Station recording studio in New York City, the project is imbued with emotional intensity and masterful storytelling. McCollum revisits the emotions around his unencumbered “wild years,” the pressures of measuring up to public and personal standards, some of the bad decisions, and the unfathomable blessings that have all colored his life to this point.
sonically evokes the spirit of Texas. Produced by Grammy award-winning, Frank Lindell, and recorded at the legendary Power Station recording studio in New York City, the project is imbued with emotional intensity and masterful storytelling. McCollum revisits the emotions around his unencumbered “wild years,” the pressures of measuring up to public and personal standards, some of the bad decisions, and the unfathomable blessings that have all colored his life to this point.
“It is the best thing I’ve ever
done. This record is honest, this record is raw, this record is one thousand
percent authentic, Parker, and it feels really good to get back to
writing and recording songs like I always wanted to.” - Parker McCollum
(24 March 2025) Sam Outlaw has
released his new, twelve-song “anti-greatest-hits-album” The Nonessential,
featuring three previously unreleased tracks - including recent single ‘I
Never Saw Him Cry’ - and nine previously-released original singles and
B-sides released since 2018, in a comprehensive collection designed to
showcases his evolution as an artist. Listen to The Nonessential here
All the songs on The
Nonessential have been re-mastered by multiple GRAMMY nominee Pete Lyman
(Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile, Sturgill Simpson) for their formal album
debut. The LP precedes Outlaw’s 13-date European headline tour next month, with
support from Hannah Aldridge on select dates. Alongside being available to
order online here,
physical copies of The Nonessential will also be available to purchase
at all shows.
(24 March 2025) Multi-Platinum
and award-winning, Chris Janson,
took the stage with a custom purple piano on Saturday night at the Target
Center in Minneapolis, MN as a special guest on Kid Rock’s current tour.
The tour kicked off this past weekend in Omaha, NE and Minneapolis, MN - where
Janson and his wife got an exclusive tour of musical icon and Minneapolis
native Prince’s Paisley Park estate.
Following the truly inspiring
home tour, Janson returned to the Target Center ahead of hitting the stage to
hand paint his Grand piano purple in honor of Prince. He performed a section of
“Purple Rain” in a medley of his award-winning song, “Drunk Girl.”
WATCH
(18 March 2025) Kane Brown’s short
film, The
High Road, as part of Vevo’s Extended
Play series, features performances of “3,” “Gorgeous” and “I Am,” as
well as an interview.
COUNTRY FASHION
(17 March 2025) The 31-year-old Kelsea Ballerini attended iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles and made a stunning appearance baring her sculpted abs in a sparkly, strapless black Alexandre Vauthier dress with a midriff cutout and thigh-high slit.
She added Melissa Kaye jewelry and Gianvito
Rossi heels | Styled by Rob Zangardi Mariel Haenn • Hair Dominique Diazz
• Makeup Brittany Leslie
(19 March 2025) Carly Pearce wore a long sleeved self-portrait x Christopher
Kane lace cut-out maxi dress with a rear zip fastening and ruffled
detailing (PRODUCT) at NBC’s Opry 100: A Live
Celebration on Wednesday evening (March 19) held at The Grand Ole Opry in
Nashville, Calif. Other stars in attendance included Reba McEntire, Kelsea
Ballerini, Luke Combs, and Brad Paisley. Carly added Larrode footwear Hair / MU
Lindsay Doyle, Stylist: Lindsey Dupuis Tailoring Andrea King Lacey.
Carrie
Underwood attended the 100th
anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry on Wednesday night wearing a stunning sheer
black dress that was augmented with jewels and beads (Picture) selected
by styling duo Courtney Webster + Marina Toybina.
Kelsea
Ballerini wore a plunging off-white
dress (Picture) to perform
a cover of Barbara Mandrell's 1981 song I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool
and gushed via Instastory: 'My heart. A puddle. What an honor to sing your song
and hug your neck tonight!'
BIRTHDAYS
Birthdays in the week ahead:
March 24: Paul Bain (Raintown), Natalie Hemby (1977), Meghan O'Neil
(1990), Mo Pitney (1993)
March 25: Paris Georgia (1995, UK, formerly in The
Adelaides), Meghan Patrick (1987)
March 26: Michael
Bonagura (Baillie & The Boys) (1953), Kenny Chesney (1968), Dean
Dillon (1955), Ronnie McDowell
(1950), Amie Knight (1997; UK country singer)
March 28: Ward Thomas (twin sisters Catherine and
Lizzy), Charlie McCoy (1941), Reba McEntire (1955), John Morris Rankin (Rankins) (1959), Rodney Atkins (1969)
March 29: Brady
Seals (1969), Fancy Hagood (Jake Hagood) (1991)
March 30: Thomas
Rhett (1990), Justin Moore
(1984), Jordan Davis (1988)
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